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Ashland Village Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Teen Cuisine

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 join us safe and welcoming environment to experiment with new recipes and develop your culinary skills.
- Mar: Crepes
- Apr: Quesadillas
- May: French Toast

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Story Scribes

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively through various prompts and exercises. Whether it’s writing a short story or poem, drawing a picture, or making a collage, everyone has the opportunity to share. 

Regress & Destress

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens grades 9-12 do you need a break from finals? We will be enjoying relaxing activities from childhood, like coloring, play-dough, building with magna-tiles, and more!

Snacks will be provided. 

Movie Matinee

11:00am - 1:00pm
Movie
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

- Jun: Wonka (PG)
- Jul: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG)
- Aug: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (PG)

Popcorn will be provided

Sensory Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Drop-in, 10am-11:30am. Discover new textures and experience new brain building activities. Primarily for ages 12-36 months by older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Magic Library Bus

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nature, STEM
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Children are invited to embark on a magical journey about the library bus, where they not only discover the joy of reading but also delve into the mysteries of the natural world. 

Ashland Heights | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Play Yard Closed

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Play Yard
Age Group: Baby, Children

Adventure Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for a half hour of stories and songs based on our summer theme: Adventure. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Adventure Storytime

10:45am - 11:15am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for a half hour of stories and songs based on our summer theme: Adventure. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

West View Estates | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Baby Pop-Up Play

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

"Baby & Me: Pop Up Play" is a lively event at the library for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. It focuses on playtime adventures to boost brainpower and social skills through sensory activities, toys, music, and books.

Community Game Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Stop by for game night at the library. Bring along family or friends and play one of the games from our collection or bring your favorite and teach us how to play. There will be a selection of games appropriate for all ages.

Campfire Cha-Cha with Finny & Friends - Kelly Knowlton

10:00am - 11:00am
Music, Performance
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready to move your feet and sing along as we launch our exciting Summer Family Program series, featuring the incredible talents of local musician, Kelly Knowlton, and our amazing mascot, Finny.

Nature Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Nature, STEM, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime to reflect the newest topic of our Naturalist Corner. All ages welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Clear Creek | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

APL Art Academy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

APL Art Academy

Let creativity shine by participating in our APL Art Academy, from color wheels to painting we will be creating fun art projects that you can take home and display. We will be doing activities geared towards Elementary aged kids (grades K - 4). 

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4-5pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Storytime on the Lawn

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 can join us outdoors for a weekly storytime, weather permitting*. We will be in the green space beside the overflow parking lot on Quarry St. 

*If it is raining you can find Storytime inside in The Studio

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Outdoor Program

Weather permitting, this program will be outdoors. Be sure to dress appropriately. 

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is a great option for those who have limited mobility, injuries, or find it difficult to get up and down from the floor.

Day Trippers

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room

Storytime on the Lawn

10:45am - 11:15am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 can join us outdoors for a weekly storytime, weather permitting*. We will be in the green space beside the overflow parking lot on Quarry St. 

*If it is raining you can find Storytime inside in The Studio

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Outdoor Program

Weather permitting, this program will be outdoors. Be sure to dress appropriately. 

Savannah | Community Stop

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited